Family information directory

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a national charity which trains and provides dogs to alert deaf people to important sounds and danger signals in the home, work place and public buildings. Read more

Afasic is the UK charity representing children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties, working for their inclusion in society and supporting their parents and carers.Our Advice and Information Services provide support to thousands of people every year, including Helpline and email support,… Read more

We provide support to thousands of people every year, covering many aspects of their lives: from psychological and well-being therapeutic recovery interventions through to everyday employment, housing, independent and community support needs. We aim to enable each individual to recover and / or move towards… Read more

Dyspraxia Foundation offers information, support and advice to all those affected by the condition, their families, friends, relatives . We work to increase awareness and understanding within the education and medical professions and employers. Read more

Happy Days is a national charity that works with local communities to provide vital respite breaks for individuals, families and groups who support children with additional needs. We also help young people who have been abused or neglected, witnessed domestic violence, been bereaved or act as carers… Read more

Driving Miss Daisy is a companion driving service offering a trusted service much more than just transportation. We collect you, drive you to and from your destination and provide personal assistance as you require. We are family when family can't be there. We can take… Read more

Sebastian's Action Trust respite holiday breaks to families at Bluebells, as well as outreach support. They support families where a child or young person (aged 0-19) has a life-limiting or life-threatening condition and families who have suffered the loss of a child, sibling or grandchild. Read more

Disabled Motoring UK is a charity for disabled drivers, passengers and Blue Badge holders. It lobbies government & businesses across the UK in order to improve parking, refuelling and access provision for disabled people, so that they can access the goods and services that they… Read more

The ME Association supports people with ME/CFS through all stages of their illness. We provide information, support and practical advice for people, families and carers affected by M.E. (Myalgic Encephalopathy), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS). We also fund and support research,… Read more

Family Fund is a charity whose aim is to make a difference to outcomes for disabled or seriously ill children and young people and the lives of their families. They can provide grants for essential items such as kitchen appliances, sensory toys, family breaks, bedding, tablets/computers, furniture and… Read more